Recipe
Scott's High-Protein Homemade Bread
High-Protein Homemade Bread (Soft & Practical)
Ingredients
- * 2 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour
- * 1 cup whole wheat flour (adds fiber + nutrients)
- * 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- * 2 tbsp honey (or sugar)
- * 1 tsp salt
- * 1 cup warm water (105–110°F)
- * 2 tbsp olive oil
- * ½ cup Greek yogurt (key protein boost + softness)
- * 1 egg (adds protein + structure)
- This combo bumps protein significantly without wrecking texture
Directions
1. Activate yeast
* Warm water + honey + yeast ? 5–10 min until foamy
2. Mix
* Add yogurt, egg, oil, salt
* Stir in flours gradually
-- Dough will feel slightly softer and richer than basic bread
* Warm water + honey + yeast ? 5–10 min until foamy
2. Mix
* Add yogurt, egg, oil, salt
* Stir in flours gradually
-- Dough will feel slightly softer and richer than basic bread
3. Knead
* Knead 8–10 minutes
* It should be smooth, slightly tacky—not dry
* Knead 8–10 minutes
* It should be smooth, slightly tacky—not dry
4. Rise
* First rise: 1–1.5 hours (until doubled)
* Shape into loaf
* First rise: 1–1.5 hours (until doubled)
* Shape into loaf
5. Second rise
* 30–45 minutes
* 30–45 minutes
6. Bake
* 375°F for 25–30 minutes
* 375°F for 25–30 minutes
Notes
Take your time with this make sure you get a good second rise before baking.